In the meantime, Barcelon said that as the current head of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Marcos should consider not only the production side of agriculture, but also the trade aspect.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/27/political-will-necessary-to-make-food-affordable-says-pccis-barcelon/

Laurel’s vast business network could give give him an advantage, Barcelon said.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1854769/new-da-chief-asked-to-reverse-pro-import-bias-at-agency

“The issue on agriculture…a lot of actions kailangan may political will,” Barcelon told reporters on the sidelines of PCCI’s recent membership meeting.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/27/political-will-necessary-to-make-food-affordable-says-pccis-barcelon/